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Kawaii_Hime_Ceres Captain
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 Posted: Mon Apr 28, 2008 5:25 am
The Birth of Natalia
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Everyone had pretty much convinced Ceres as of late to stay close to the house, not to travel, and just enjoy lounging. She, however, wasn't a lounger, and the extra rest was driving her up the walls.
Ceres today had managed to convince Sky, Lexiel, and Fauste for them to all go out and have a picnic. So there they all sat on a fluffy, white blanket. It was a very warm day outside that didn't seem to render a care.
Ceres let out a small yawn as she rested her hands on her stomach. She was leaned up against a tree, having just finished her fill of the food. She gave a lazy look to Fauste and Lexiel. "I don't think anything could happen to make this a bad day." She smiled trying to reassure her friends, and Sky.
Sky snorted. "Speak for yourself..." He was always worried over any little thing when it came to Ceres. He had sat close to her, but not that close. He had know that recently any little thing seemed to make her hot, and being hot made her miserable... He was surprised she wanted this picnic.
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Posted: Mon Apr 28, 2008 10:10 am
Fauste cleared away a good majority of the picnic things after everyone had finished eating for the moment. She left out only the glasses and drink thermos. Once that was done the tall elf laid out on her stomach as she crossed her legs at the ankles. Today she wore a pair of capri pants of a light beige color and a light green tank top shirt with a flowery pattern upon it. Fauste’s sandals laid out somewhere in the grass.
The woman faced her friends where she laid, setting her chin against her forearms which were folded on top of each other for the use of a pillow. "Good days are in the eye of the beholder," Fauste pointed out, "as long as Ceres is happy and content I consider this a good day thus far."
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Posted: Wed Apr 30, 2008 2:53 am
The picnic now cleared Lexiel, in a light blue flowing day dress, relaxed in the cool ocean breeze. She then yawned and burped at the same time, probably from eating a bit too much too fast. Quickly she covered her mouth blushing.
"Excuse me...." She paused, wondering if anyone would care. She then continued with the previous discussion.
"I agree with Fauste. I'm happy as a lark as long as everything stays as fine as it has been recently. The food was good and the company even better. It does get tiresomely lonesome back at the Cabin all by myself." She paused and glanced around nervously, wondering if she still had anyone's interest.
"You all should come visit me up there sometime, when circumstances are less hindering of course." She said smiling at her friends after glancing at Ceres' round stomach.
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Posted: Wed Apr 30, 2008 2:59 am
"Yes a visit would be lovely!" Ceres smiled toward Lexiel. "This distance must cease, and with the mirror fixed..." She gasped, and reached for her bag. "That reminds me."
Ceres pulled out Lexiels mirror that she had promised to fix. The mirror also been polished up a good bit. "Just like new. Now you shouldn't have to do so much walking to visit... Not to mention you'll get your mail." She laughed she offered the mirror to her. The laugh, however, had quickly soured.
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Kawaii_Hime_Ceres Captain
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Posted: Wed Apr 30, 2008 11:55 am
Fauste’s eyes closed a bit while wearing an amused smile on her lips as she listened to everyone talking and though she didn’t look it, she was actually very attentive to what everyone around her said.
“I’ll certainly come visit someday, Lexiel.” Fauste assured softly from her spot, a sure sign that she was listening to what was being said. The elf didn’t seem to notice accidental bodily sounds issuing from Lexiel and thus didn’t comment on it.
Her eyes opened a bit wider to watch the mirror being given but said nothing. There was nothing that needed to be said.
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Posted: Tue May 06, 2008 4:45 pm
Lexiel had taken the mirror and sat it in her lap. "Thanks for fixing it, I could have never done it..." She paused noticing Ceres' now worried look on her face, now looking back down at the mirror. Lexiel followed her gaze to see that the mirror had taken on a red sheen. A very angry red, but from where she sat she couldn't exactly see what it was pointing at.
Right at that moment a gusting wind picked up, sending some of the napkins flying from their setting next to the tree. Off in the distance, Lexiel saw dark ominous clouds moving swiftly over their once perfect day. "What a wind huh? And it came out of nowhere too..." A worried look appeared in her features as she pondered to herself.
"Maybe we should all head back now? It looks like it might storm."
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Kawaii_Hime_Ceres Captain
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Posted: Tue May 06, 2008 4:54 pm
Ceres didn't know the man who's reflection was in the mirror. But the sinking feeling could lead her to a good guess. She turned to look over her shoulder. Just behind them there stood a man who could match Sky's height. He was firm, and tone. With eyes that gave depth, as if they could swallow a person. A mess of raven black hair collected over his shoulders, and down his back.
Ceres looked away from him as she felt droplets on her shoulder. She held out her hand, and looked at the sky. "A change in place might be best." She said with pain in her voice.
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Posted: Tue May 06, 2008 6:17 pm
Fauste Concerned about the way Ceres' voice had sounded the elf was put on edge, quickly taking a glance behind the tree to see what made Ceres so distraught, but saw nothing. Slightly confused she began to put away the things they had brought out for their picnic away in a large wicker basket. The winds were even stronger now, whipping her white hair around her face as she worked quickly to get them moving. Before she forgot she quickly slipped her feet into her sandals that were laying about a foot away from where they sat. Lexiel Lexiel noticed the urgency of the situation right away and immediately started helping Fauste with cleaning up. She had carefully put down her mirror and folded up the blanket that they had been sitting on. Upon sitting back to grab her mirror she noticed something in the reflection of the mirror. Long charcoal dark hair was being reflected in its silver pools. Upon picking it up though the angle was lost and the image was once again unseen. She wondered to herself if it had just been a figment of her imagination.
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Kawaii_Hime_Ceres Captain
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Posted: Tue May 06, 2008 6:34 pm
Ceres' guess was confirmed as she felt his anger pulse through her views. "Oh God." She cried out as the pains shot into her belly. She put both hands on her stomach as she inhaled sharply. A sudden liquid gush soaked her lower half, and the blanket she was sitting on. "My baby..." She sobbed as tears formed in her eyes.
Sky picked up Ceres' moment of panic. His attention no longer on the picnic, but on their surroundings. He to saw what Ceres saw even if now it was just a shadow in the graying background. His attention was quickly drawn back to Ceres. He dropped everything, and quickly went to Ceres' side. "We need to quicken our pace. This baby's not going to wait..."
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Posted: Wed May 07, 2008 12:17 pm
Her brow furrowed a bit at all this. It WAS a good day and she had hoped it would continue to be a good day. She adjusted her footing in her sandals and glanced around trying to get a sense of what was going on through the bad weather and her surroundings, avoiding gazing at the mirror in any way as if she was in denial of something or afraid of whatever she would possibly see would knock the nerve right out of her.
She held the basket in her arms looking at Sky and Ceres, concern clearly on her face, “Let’s go then, lead the way, if need be carry Ceres.” There was a tone of urgency to her voice as she spoke. This was not good. The child was early if it is trying to get out. She glanced at Lexiel as if to seek confirmation from the other woman. It didn’t seem safe to make Ceres walk while chaos and danger broke lose around them.
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Posted: Sun May 11, 2008 1:28 am
Lexiel, hair wind whipped to go everywhere but where it should be, nodded to Fauste, an excitedly worried look upon her features. Everything was packed and ready to be carried at this point. She then glanced around where they were, amidst the torrent of the ever quickly approaching storm, wondering if they started now could they get back to the cottage in time for the delivery? Her heart told her no, so she looked for the next best thing.
The cottage itself was about a mile from where they sat. In between them there was a grove of trees set up in a line, dividing a cow pasture and a field of crops. If they worked fast they could probably get Ceres to the cover of the trees and begin setting up on some higher ground. They could use the picnic cloth as a tent amongst the densely grown mix of sturdy trees and the cushions from sitting to make Ceres more comfortable.
Sky could then be sent to the cottage for some fresh towels and all the needed items to help this birthing go as smoothly as it possibly could. He would be the quickest to go there and come back with supplies. There they could wait, Fauste and Lexiel helping with the birth while Sky could watch over us all and make trips if we need anything else.
With the plan in mind Lexiel began to shout it out to the others against the increasing wind and rain that was starting to fall in sheets to drench the earth.
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Posted: Mon May 12, 2008 1:31 am
Just as Sky had scooped Ceres up another pain rippled through her. It felt as if it went from tip to toe. Her face flush despite the wind. She bit into her lip forcing herself not to scream. Finally she painted in some relief if you could call it that. Every inch of her tingled as if in anticipation of the next 'big wave'.
Ceres would consider this a mild discomfort. It could have been worse. She could have had no one around to help her, and no one to hold and comfort her. It could be pouring by now... And the bottom fell out of the sky.
"b*****d..." Ceres called out through gritted teeth. She wasn't associating the word with anyone in the group, but to the island. Her hands rubbed her belly furiously as she felt another one coming out. She had never understood the capability of its wrath, but she was starting to understand the tip of it.
Sky's strength was coming in handy with the few extra pounds Ceres had gained, but the human legs slowed him down. Soon enough they were at the tree line where Lexiel had led them.
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Kawaii_Hime_Ceres Captain
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Posted: Wed May 14, 2008 1:23 pm
Fauste followed unquestioningly taking position closer toward the back of the group and pretty much keeping an eye on the weather and the general mass of chaos that broke out. She would call a warning and even put herself in harm’s way if need be.
The elf was thankful that they had just about reached their destination without any major mishaps but she was still on guard as she glanced about herself and over her shoulder. This all seemed so strange and unnatural but at the same time very exciting. Of course she kept those thoughts to herself...
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Posted: Sun Jun 01, 2008 11:26 pm
Lexiel had stepped carefully under a nearby grouping of trees where a natural kind of resting area had formed between large roots of an oak tree. She led the small group there and directed for Sky to lay Ceres near the base of the tree in between the two roots. She glanced around and found that it was quite a secluded area, hidden by low shrubberies and tree trunks all around.
"Sky, we need swaddling. Could you quickly go to the cottage and grab some towels and warm blankets and a pillow for Ceres? Theres all of that already backed up in my camping gear. If you just bring that bag things should go a lot smoother." Lexiel looked to Fauste and motioned her to be on Ceres' other side and take a hand. She would do everything in her capability to see this pregnancy through.
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